Massachusetts State Alliance Workers Ratify Contract

AFSCME Council 93 workers covered under the state Alliance contract have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. A total of 2,020

Alliance members voted in favor of the contract while just 91 members were opposed. The vote was held on April 27, 2006.

The one-year agreement includes a 3 percent wage increase for all members covered under the contract as well as a 50 cent per hour shift differential increase.

The Alliance agreement also provides for an additional $1 million classification pool that will be spent to fund step, grade, or other increases that are successfully negotiated by the union.

In addition, the tentative agreement also expands funding for career ladder training and provides the increased funding needed to maintain current dental and vision benefits. Moreover, the agreement contains language stipulating that both parties will work to develop a dispute resolution program focused on expediting the review and final disposition of sick leave related grievances.

The contract covers the period of July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007.